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Thoughts about Small Prince

Thoughts about Small PrinceUniversity Embankment. 9 (the yard of philological faculty of St. Petersburg's State University). "Modern Sculpture Park".


'Thoughts about Small Prince' is the first A. Avetisjan work that took it-s place in the out of doors Park, of Modern Sculpture. It can be regarded as the central sculpture of the whole exposition. On the pile of books, as if on the throne, sits Philosopher with an opened book 01 Antoine de Saint Exupeiy fabulous history. Nearby perched the delicate figure of Small Prince. The composition is the real declaration of love - to the book. It is appropriate to quote Leonid Andreev's line: "If a man is destined to become a I God, the book will be his throne".

 

Location: University Embankment. 9

was established: 1991

The sculptor: A. Avetisjan

dedicated to:  Antoine de Saint Exupeiy fabulous history

 

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